SOL30257 SOL UKC Hub Energy Network - Commercialisation Consultants 2026

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06af75Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanning

Estimated value

£500k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

08 Jun 2026

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Description

Pre-Market Engagement: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are carrying out a pre-market engagement exercise to help to plan for the commercialisation phase of the development of energy network(s) at the UKC hub, with a view to appointing a Development Partner to fund, design, build, operate and maintain the scheme(s). This work follows on from detailed project development work as highlighted below. SMBC wants to engage with the market to determine the best means of procuring a commercialisation team that includes Technical, Legal, Financial and Commercial advisors. We would like to hear from organisations currently delivering these services for other schemes in Heat Network Zoning areas. This market engagement will also provide the opportunity for organisations to specify their interest in delivering services to the UKC Hub project.

Scope

Reference
SOL30257
Total value
£500,000 excluding VAT
£600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2027
Main category
services
CPV classifications
45000000
79000000
79212200
71356000
73200000
72224000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)